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President Donald Trump is threatening more strikes on what he calls Iran’s “crown jewel.” The president says he has spared Kharg Island’s oil infrastructure—but would reconsider strikes if Iran interferes with ships in the Strait of Hormuz. He also said on Truth Social Saturday that some other countries would help the United States protect the Strait of Hormuz.

March 14 marks a historic moment between the United States and Venezuela. For the first time in exactly seven years, the U.S. consulate raised the American flag in the capital city of Caracas.

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President Donald Trump today declared that the United States is “totally destroying” the Iranian regime, saying its Navy, Air Force, and leadership are gone. Meanwhile, the Pentagon and the White House condemn media coverage of the operation. Meanwhile, six U.S. service members were killed in a military aircraft accident in western Iraq. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the crash of the U.S. refueling aircraft was “not the result of hostile or friendly fire.”

In Michigan, officials are calling yesterday’s attack on a local synagogue “a targeted act of violence aga...

President Donald Trump today declared the American military “unsurpassed” as he said the operation in Iran is moving along “very rapidly.” This comes as the Energy Department announces the release of 172 million barrels of oil in an effort to lower energy costs.

Law enforcement is investigating a car-ramming and shooting at the Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan. Police say a vehicle intentionally crashed into the building before catching fire. Security personnel engaged the suspect with gunfire, and the suspect was later found dead in the vehicle.

And a shooter opened fire at Old Dominion University, killing...

President Trump says the U.S. has hit Iran harder than any country has ever been hit—and it’s “not finished yet.” That’s as he visits Rep. Thomas Massie’s district in Kentucky, pushing for election integrity ahead of the midterm elections.

Leaders involved in the war against Iran are calling on the Iranian people to rise up against the regime. That’s as Iran’s chief of police says protesters will be treated as enemies. Meanwhile, Israeli officials say Iran’s new supreme leader sustained injuries during the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran.

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The Pentagon declared today the “most intense” day of strikes yet inside Iran. President Donald Trump said the United States has destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying boats, warning of consequences at a “level never seen before” if any mines are laid within the Strait of Hormuz.

The White House says it now deems the Iranian Navy “combat ineffective,” with more than fifty vessels—including a major drone carrier—now at the bottom of the sea. Missile and drone attacks from Tehran are also trending sharply downward—90 percent and 83 percent reductions, respectively—since the operation began.

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The U.S. military has identified the seventh soldier killed during Operation Epic Fury as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington of Kentucky. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime continues launching strikes against other countries in the Middle East. The U.S. Central Command says over 5,000 Iranian targets have been struck in the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury, with 50 Iranian vessels destroyed.

President Donald Trump today delivered remarks to the House Republican Conference in Florida, calling the U.S. military campaign against Iran a “short-term excursion.” He said Operation Epic Fury aims to eliminate evil and will end “pretty quickly.” Trump also dis...

Iran has announced it has chosen a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The news comes as U.S. Central Command issued a safety warning to civilians in Iran where threats are escalating.

A seventh U.S. service member has died since the start of Operation Epic Fury. U.S. central command said the service member died on Saturday night from earlier injuries.

The war in the Middle East has led to rising energy prices as oil and gas production faces obstacles. NTD looks at the impact on travel.

President Donald Trump vowed Saturday that “today Iran will be hit very hard.” The statement came ahead of his attendance at the dignified transfer of six U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait, at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where he pledged to keep American deaths to a minimum. Trump says the Iranian regime has apologized and surrendered to its neighbors in the Middle East—a promise he says was only made because of the relentless U.S.–Israel joint attack.

The president also hosted the first Shield of the Americas Summit Saturday in Florida, where he announce...

President Donald Trump is demanding ‘unconditional surrender’ from the Iranian regime. That’s as U.S. forces announce establishing air superiority, striking over 3,000 targets and destroying 43 Iranian ships seven days into Operation Epic Fury.

President Donald Trump announces a replacement for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who is moving to a newly created position, special envoy for the shield of the Americas. This comes on the fifth day of Operation Epic Fury, with the president saying he needs to be personally involved in picking Iran’s next leader.

The White House says the United States will have complete control over Iranian airspace within the next few hours. That’s as it says the Iranian regime’s retaliatory strikes are weakening by the day.

In the Middle East, Israeli forces report launching multiple strikes against a key Iranian headquarters in Tehran. Meanwhile, Israel has ordered evacuations in parts of southern Lebanon after Hezbollah terrorists injured two Israeli soldiers.

The Senate today failed to advance a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Operation Epic Fury in Iran, with lawmakers clashing over readiness, fund...

President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that most of Iran’s military installations have been “knocked out.” He also revealed that Israel struck the building where Iran was reportedly choosing a successor to Ayatollah Khamenei, as U.S. forces hit more than 1,700 military targets and U.S. embassies brace for imminent attacks.

Lawmakers today received classified briefings behind closed doors on the escalating conflict with Iran. Meanwhile, a sharp partisan clash unfolded over presidential war powers inside a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Iran.

North Carolina and Texas are holding the first major primary races...

President Trump says the U.S. operation against Iran was projected to last four to five weeks. The president also laid out the operation’s four objectives. That’s as the nation now mourns six U.S. troops killed in Operation Epic Fury.

Israel is expanding strikes on Beirut after Iran retaliated for the killing of its supreme leader and nearly 50 top officials. The conflict is rapidly escalating across the region.

Meanwhile, the Iran war is affecting U.S. partners across multiple continents. Iran attacked a British military base in Cyprus, dragging a NA...

As speculation mounts over the possibility of an imminent U.S. strike on Iran, the president says the U.S. hasn’t made a final decision, but he’s not happy with the way Iran has negotiated. It comes as the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, tells U.S. embassy staff in Israel to leave “today” if they want to. Meanwhile, President Trump is pressuring Cuba, saying Secretary of State Marco Rubio is dealing with the issue at a very high level. Since Venezuelan regime leader Maduro’s ouster, President Trump has repeatedly said communist Cuba is in “big tr...

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and his team are in Geneva for the third round of talks with Iran in an effort to reach a nuclear deal. This comes as President Donald Trump threatened Iran with military action in his State of the Union address.

The House Oversight Committee was in Chappaqua, New York, today to depose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, new details are emerging about the FBI’s collection of phone records during the Biden administration.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United St...

President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address since returning to office on Tuesday night, outlining his agenda on the economy, immigration, and national security. Among the president’s invited guests are Angel Families impacted by crimes by illegal border crossers. Meanwhile, some 70 Democrats plan to skip the speech. Most of them will attend counter-programming events in Washington, D.C.

Trump’s new 10 percent global tariffs under Section 122 of a trade law went into effect on Tuesday, despite the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down his reciprocal tariffs under a different statut...

President Donald Trump on Tuesday night delivered the longest State of the Union address in history, touching on topics ranging from the economy and border security to the military and key legislative priorities.

Cuba says its border guards shot and killed four people and wounded six aboard a Florida-registered speedboat off its coast. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. authorities are conducting their own investigation into the incident.

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A man in his 20s was shot and killed by Secret Service agents on Sunday as he allegedly tried to unlawfully enter a secure perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Jack Hughes scored in overtime and the United States defeated Canada 2–1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday to earn the nation’s third men’s title at the Games and its first since the “Miracle on Ice” in 1980—...

The Supreme Court today struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs. In a 6–3 decision, the high court ruled that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.

President Trump is vowing to impose a new 10% global tariff as he sharply criticizes the Supreme Court ruling limiting his use of tariffs. The president is floating an investigation into potential foreign influence over the justices, while saying the ruling actually makes his trade powers “more powerful.”

Iran’s foreign minister says Iran is prepared for negotiations — as well as f...

President Donald Trump is laying out a timeline for negotiations with Iran as the USS Gerald R. Ford heads to the Middle East. The president also announced billions of dollars in pledges to rebuild Gaza at his inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime is conducting a joint military drill with Russia, just after the United States held nuclear talks with Iran in Switzerland.

Britain’s King Charles III says “the law must take its course” after the arrest of his younger brother, the former Prince Andrew. The move comes in the wake of rev...

Eight skiers have been found dead, and one is still missing, a day after an avalanche hit the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe. The sheriff’s office says six survivors were rescued with “various injuries,” two of whom were transported to the hospital for treatment.

In the largest military buildup yet in the Middle East, President Donald Trump is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Mediterranean, along with a large fleet of fighter jets and aerial refueling tankers. This comes as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue, with Trump making his demands clear to the...

The United States and Iran are holding high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as a second U.S. aircraft carrier is traveling to the Persian Gulf. This comes amid threats of U.S. military intervention if a deal on Iran’s nuclear program isn’t reached.

The Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. President Donald Trump reacted to Jackson’s death, calling him “a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and ‘street smarts.’ He was very gregarious—someone who truly loved people!”

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Tensions are rising in the Persian Gulf. The Trump administration says that diplomacy is the best path forward with Iran—even as a second massive aircraft carrier heads toward the region. Meanwhile, Iran’s regime is flexing its muscles with live military drills in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, just one day before nuclear talks with the United States are set to resume.

The latest on the Nancy Guthrie case: The Pima County Sheriff on Monday urged the public to stop speculating about Guthrie’s family members, saying, “The Guthrie family—to include all siblings and spouses—has been cle...

At the annual Munich Security Conference today, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Europe to join America in its vision of restoring Western civilization, sending a warning and an invitation for a shared future.

A development in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance: authorities confirmed that a residence was searched Friday night in connection with the investigation but no arrests were made.

At the Winter Olympic Games, curling becomes controversial as cheating allegations against Canada heat up. Meanwhile, American speedskating star Jordan Stolz wins the men’s 500‑meter race for his second gold this Games.

President Donald Trump today vowed there will be voter ID requirements for the midterm elections, with or without approval from Congress. The president also honored troops at Fort Bragg and touted American military might.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty in federal court in Minnesota to charges tied to a church protest last month. Meanwhile, senators are leaving Washington without a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, as parts of the department head toward a shutdown.

Authorities report they have thousands of leads in the search for "Today" show host Savannah...

President Donald Trump issues a warning to Iran of a “traumatic” fallout if a nuclear deal isn't reached. The president is also repealing Obama-era greenhouse gas rules and wielding American energy as a geopolitical weapon. That's as Energy Secretary Chris Wright negotiates oil revival deals on the ground in Venezuela to sharply reduce the influence of China, Russia, and Iran in the region.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is ending its surge in Minnesota. Border czar Tom Homan said county jails are now cooperating with ICE, such as notifying it when an illegal immigrant is being released, and...

The FBI is conducting extensive searches along multiple roadways in Tucson as the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continues. According to multiple news reports late Wednesday afternoon, investigators have discovered a black glove that looks similar to the gloves worn by the masked man seen on surveillance video at Nancy Guthrie’s front door on the day she disappeared.

President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today for high-stakes talks about Iran negotiations. Trump said the meeting was very good and touted the relationship between their countries as “trem...

A major development in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show cohost Savannah Guthrie: Authorities released new images and video footage of a possible subject in the 84-year-old’s disappearance. Her daughter Savannah immediately responded, asking the public to reach out with any information.

President Donald Trump is threatening to block the opening of a bridge connecting the United States and Canada, as he warns Ottawa against cozying up to the Chinese regime. That comes as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are raising concerns over allegations of Chinese Communist Party money flowing into American nonprofits, fu...

President Donald Trump is set to hold an urgent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a week earlier than planned to talk about Iran negotiations. That comes as the U.S. president has repeatedly told the Iranian regime the two things it must do to avoid military action, as the United States builds up its forces in the Gulf.

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, which could be a life term for the 78-year-old pro-democracy activist and media tycoon. Trump is urging Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping to free La...

Trump Congratulates Takaichi. What Her Big Win Means for the Region.

The family of Nancy Guthrey, who's been missing 7 days now, has published a new video on social media directed at the potential abductor or abductors of their mother. They say they'll pay a ransom.

The Pentagon is moving to cut its historical academic ties with Harvard University. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the Ivy League school is a hotbed of anti-America activism, highlighting its ties to the Chinese Communist Party and saying it no longer meets the needs of the War Department or its military services.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says...

As the search for NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, stretches into its sixth day, more details are being confirmed that lend credence to a ransom note. The sender allegedly demanded millions of dollars in bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return, with the next deadline set for Monday.

President Trump is doubling down on his administration’s fight for free and fair elections. Ahead of a House vote next week, he’s urging Republicans to pass the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act,” or SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote. This comes amid a...

The search for NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues. A special agent with a local FBI field office confirmed multiple reports of ransom notes sent to media outlets. President Donald Trump says he spoke with Savannah Guthrie and is “deploying all resources to get her mother home safely.” Amid a resurgence of faith across America, Trump suggests this spiritual awakening may be fueling everything from historic drops in crime to renewed national strength. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington today, the president rededicated America as one nation under God. ICE is demanding that Califo...

The Trump administration says it’s racing to break the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) dominance over critical minerals needed to power everyday life in America. President Donald Trump held a call with CCP leader Xi Jinping this morning, as a major summit in Washington on Wednesday could mark a significant step toward countering the Chinese regime.

Seven hundred federal agents are leaving Minnesota after Border Czar Tom Homan cited increased cooperation from county jails. Meanwhile, reports of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement blockades in the Minneapolis area are sparking concern from local police unions, which say office...

The House of Representatives has narrowly passed a major funding package to end the four-day partial government shutdown.

Most federal agencies will receive full-year funding, but the Department of Homeland Security gets just two more weeks, setting up intense talks over potential ICE policy changes.

President Donald Trump discussed counternarcotics efforts with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House on Tuesday. This comes as the president escalates his feud with Harvard, seeking $1 billion in damages over alleged campus anti-Semitism.

In the Middle East, the U.S. military says it shot down an...

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to their home in a Minneapolis suburb after being detained by U.S. immigration officers and held at a detention facility in Texas, a lawmaker said on Sunday. A federal judge on Saturday ordered the release of Adrian Conejo Arias and his son.

Democrat Christian Menefee prevailed in a special election for a Texas U.S. House seat on Saturday, narrowing what is already a slim majority for the Republican Party in Congress’s lower chamber.

In Minnesota today, a federal judge denied the state’s emergency request to block the federal government’s immigration enforcement actions as the lawsuit proceeds. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the decision, calling it another major legal win for the Justice Department. Minneapolis officials say they will continue to pursue the lawsuit.

A tragic shooting at a parade in Louisiana this afternoon left multiple attendees injured. At least five people, including a six-year-old child, were shot at the annual Mardi Gras parade in the town of Clinton. Sheriff Jeff Travis told local station WAFB the para...

President Trump says Iran already has the U.S. terms of a nuclear deal, as the clock ticks on a possible military strike. This comes as the president declares a national emergency over Cuba.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested, taken into custody by federal agents in connection with a protest that disrupted a Minnesota church service. He now faces conspiracy and civil rights charges.

Senate Democrats and the White House have reached a deal to fund the government. The Senate is voting on the new funding package, but with the House in...

President Donald Trump said at a cabinet meeting on Jan. 29 that federal tax refunds are expected to be significantly higher for millions of people during the 2026 tax season, which started this month. He added that Americans will soon receive “record-setting tax refunds” made possible by a tax cut that was passed under the One Big Beautiful Bill last year.

White House border czar Tom Homan said he has ordered federal immigration authorities to work on an eventual drawdown plan for law enforcement in Minnesota. Operations on the ground will be targeted he said, adding he’s “staying ‘til the pr...

President Donald Trump is in Iowa Tuesday, pushing his economic message ahead of the midterms.

White House border czar Tom Homan and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met Tuesday morning and agreed to maintain an ongoing dialogue. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security says it’s investigating a woman who allegedly attempted to buy a gun to “kill ICE agents.”

Extreme cold warnings remain in effect for about 175 million people nationwide, with another blast of Arctic air expected to move from the Plains into the east and southeast from Friday into Saturday.